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title: "AMR Risks Associated with Using Recycled Manure Solids (RMS) as Animal Bedding"
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# AMR Risks Associated with Using Recycled Manure Solids (RMS) as Animal Bedding

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c790820e-d8ab-417a-8105-f1c444b3a807

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## Summary

The tender titled "AMR Risks Associated with Using Recycled Manure Solids (RMS) as Animal Bedding" is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically focusing on research and environmental services. The contract is currently in the award stage, with a total value of £24,500. The contract period runs from 7th October 2016 until 3rd July 2017, and the tender process was completed on 7th September 2016. Interested parties were required to register on the Bravo portal to access tender documents for this limited procurement, which was awarded without prior publication of a contract notice.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in agricultural research and environmental services, particularly those focusing on antimicrobial practices in livestock management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly suitable, given the nature of the project which aims to assess the risks associated with using recycled manure solids as bedding, thereby supporting advancements in sustainable farming practices. Engaging in this tender could enhance business visibility and contribute to growth by aligning with governmental priorities and strategic objectives in the UK.

## Notice

This project is in response to the Ministers request for further evidence on whether or not to support the decision on permitting recycled manure solids as animal bedding. The UK needs to make a decision next year as to whether to continue to permit it in the UK and under what conditions, there is a suggestion that the use of the RMS will increase antimicrobial resistance which is a current UK Government strategic priority. This project will use the previous research project to address the questions as to whether there are risks of AMR associated with using RMS as animal bedding by using the information available in the original baseline study and through this projects aim of determining whether there is any change in antimicrobial resistance on farms using RMS bedding compared to other bedding.The objectives of the project are: 1) To provide information on any changes in antimicrobial resistance on dairy farms using recycled manure solids as bedding, over a 20-24 month period, in comparison with farms using sawdust and sand. 2) To provide data to increase understanding of relationships between antimicrobial use (and other management factors) on antimicrobial resistance on dairy farms. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33121949-deda-4771-99da-35da8b0cec67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2016 - 3 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUALITY MILK MANAGEMENT SERIVES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2017 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33121949-deda-4771-99da-35da8b0cec67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33121949-deda-4771-99da-35da8b0cec67
  16th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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